Did you know that bats are classified into two major groups? These are Flying Foxes and Microbats.
According to Bats QLD, “both share many similarities with humans: they have a similar skeletal structure (they have elongated fingers, not wings that they fly with), are warm-blooded, give birth and suckle their young, are devoted and caring mothers, and even leave their children (called pups) at ‘childcare’ as they go in search of food!”
Fortunately, there is a group dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing any orphaned or injured Flying Foxes or Microbats across South East Queensland (Gold Coast to Brisbane Area), Australia.
Bats QLD is the way to go!
Through these 40 adorable photographs from the organization, we will witness how these bats survived a horrific situation and learn about their adorable stories.
1. Baby bat with a little muffin
This three-month-old baby bat is savoring a muffin out from the previous season. Isn’t that adorable?
You will see more, I promise.
Ohhh, hello there Gary!
Gary is the most well-behaved kid you’ll ever meet! He just relaxes when you examine him and doesn’t move an inch! He has such a happy feeling on his face.
This bat is tagged as “bat-rito” because he is wrapped in a tiny red handkerchief. Others say a “taco bat”. Regardless, he looks cute in that red hanky.
4. Wallace the little trooper
This bat deserved a big piece of his favorite treat — a sweet banana, for surprising the group with his fantastic test flight!
“Wallace has just recovered from a very nasty wing injury after being electrocuted on powerlines… Thus, we were all a bit worried when we put him up for his first test flight on the weekend … but he did a beautiful flight.”
Is this bat dancing? No way! Here’s the gist of it…It’s too cute not to share.
“When little Midori came into care, he was not feeling at his best, so he needed a bit of help with cleaning and grooming himself … and while we were at it, he decided he needed to go to the toilet as well, so a quick turn upside-up prevented our cleaning efforts to become spoilt!”
This lovely juvenile is enjoying her juice after being discovered grounded in a backyard. She appears to be extremely thirsty.
Do you want some solid food as well?
They celebrate juices a lot! Wonder why? It’s because the black flying fox is also known as the
black fruit bat.
Eliza is feeling much better after a refreshing drink of mango juice. Her tummy appears to be full and happy.
This gorgeous little red flying fox boy was rescued from a barbed-wire fence. Poor baby! You’re now in good hands.
Are they twins? Not that I’m aware of. These two adorable are grey-headed flying fox babies. And they’re so tiny, but they’re thriving. Fighting!
With little Tommo, a late orphan who came into care earlier in the year 2020. Even so, this bat is adorable! There would be no more sad days…
This bat is a testimony to the organization’s generous donations, which will allow it to continue its good work.
“‘Tiny’ says THANK YOU for your generous donations to support his dinner expenses, so he can grow up to be ‘Mighty’!”
Or how about a wacky pose? Still cute though! Look at that pinkish tongue… silly one!
This bat looks to be in the mood for a party. Santa, please bring me some extra mango treats!
Yeah! All the treats for this babe!
Hello, little one! This bat is simply looking for a companion like you. Yes, you! Will you take it?
On June 6th, Jill and Teddy would then celebrate their birthdays. It’s undeniably a fun time! I would love to attend their celebration.
Little Jill also came to the organization as a late orphan. As a result, it had to spend the winter in care and is now waiting to be released as soon as the local bat camps are busy with wild bats again. They are always surrounded by love.
This bat will melt your heart.
“Hello, I am Mounty and I am feeling better already. Can I come out of the hospital cage now, pleeeease?”
Those big, gleaming eyes are primed for action. But where exactly? Do you want to come along and have some fun?
It’s a #ToungeOutTuesday with cutie orphan. This red baby bat is one of the lucky survivors of the New South Wales (NSW) drought and bushfire critical incident. Look at those lovely eyes…
What a glow! You’ll most likely fall in love with him. What do you think about him going on a date at any time?
Small but powerful! This bat’s eyes convey the message that life is beautiful; all you need to do is be strong enough to survive. Have faith in yourself!
During his dressing changes, Toby is being a good little patient.
This adorable bat gets a lot of kisses. He deserves all the love!
23. Small with a big grateful heart
This bat is grateful because it is one of many orphaned juveniles rescued from the South Australian bushfires and heatwave. Extremely gracious in embracing throughout the middle of nowhere. Grateful heart, it is!
“This sweet little girl was brought to safety in a mammoth effort from 35 m high up in a tree! She was noticed calling out in the evening, spotted high up in a tree away from the camp and by herself… Unfortunately, the tree was in a very inaccessible spot and neither the City Council nor the Fire Brigade or Energex was able to get to her with their equipment.” However, the team’s fantastic rescue phone operator did not give up and after hours on the phone finally found a superhero
arborist who was able to help!
25. I can be your friend.
Buddy was a smaller bat than many others, but his outgoing personality made up for it.
“He was raised and released back into the wild in 2010.”
This bat is another one of several hundred orphaned juveniles who have fled to Queensland from the bushfire and heatwave affected South of Australia. They received a warm welcome from the organization. And everyone is relieved that this bat will continue to live.
“Whaaaaat?! The milk is empty?” This bat is in desperate need of milk. Please deliver some milk…
28. Stranded but not forgotten
Another poor little red flying fox girl was discovered stranded. But this time she was dangling from the fence of a hockey club, exhausted but thankfully unharmed. She’ll be able to partake in the group’s all-inclusive fruit and smoothie buffet until she’s strong enough to fly again.
Say hello to Dani! The black flying fox baby is always up to no good. She is absolutely adorable!
Meet ‘Midnight’ — the organization’s first rescue of the year 2021, coming in at 00:30 am on the 1st January.
“Like Midnight, we have had an extraordinarily high number of rescues from the ground or low in trees over the last three weeks around the Logan area.”
A mother with her baby boy — rescued from a barbed-wire fence. Fortunately, the little one is unharmed, but the mom has a severe wing injury. They’ll fully recover in due course.
Krumpet is a sweet little red flying fox boy. He is recovering in care after becoming entangled in barbed wire, which resulted in a horrible wing injury and a very sore mouth. Feel better, wonderful young boy!
This mini bat is one of the group’s little orphans all snuggled after being rescued. This baby’s mother would be so overjoyed. Let us spread love and hope.
The organization is busy with the rescues and orphans coming into care. Thankfully, the majority of the children were uninjured and have settled in well with their foster mothers and fathers. Despite this, some still need to learn how to use a dummy!
35. Adorable little bear face
Say hello to Hamish! He looks much better now that he’s had a good drink of diluted mango juice. In the morning, Hamish was rescued from a barbed-wire fence.
“Thank you so much to the kind people who called him in and covered him with a towel.”
This adorable bat is fantasizing about a large mango. Would you care to send one? How about make it a dozen?
Say hello to Gumnut! She’s still a little scared and shaken from a nighttime encounter with a dog. Luckily, she and her baby girl survived and are now being treated at the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.
“Some Monday morning cuteness to get you started for the week…”
Meet Weeny, a newborn black flying fox baby. She was found by herself on the ground with the umbilical cord still attached. She’s the newest addition to the family.
Little Ruby came in treatment weighing only 300 grams. This is less than the bodyweight of the orphaned babies when they enter creche. This only implies that these little wild ones are battling it out there.
A very gentle-natured big fella had become stranded in a veggie patch… He’s wondering where all the fruits went? For sure, he’ll be surrounded by fruits, just like the gentle love he’s receiving.
Together, let’s all pitch in and take responsibility whenever we see a bat in our neighborhood.
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Did you know that bats are classified into two major groups? These are Flying Foxes and Microbats.
According to Bats QLD, “both share many similarities with humans: they have a similar skeletal structure (they have elongated fingers, not wings that they fly with), are warm-blooded, give birth and suckle their young, are devoted and caring mothers, and even leave their children (called pups) at ‘childcare’ as they go in search of food!”
Fortunately, there is a group dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing any orphaned or injured Flying Foxes or Microbats across South East Queensland (Gold Coast to Brisbane Area), Australia.
Bats QLD is the way to go!
Through these 40 adorable photographs from the organization, we will witness how these bats survived a horrific situation and learn about their adorable stories.